I've been modelling, painting miniatures and wargaming since I was a wee lad in Swansea, this blog details some of my interests - I hope that you like it.
In 2010 I started a new modelling venture - building 40mm AWI/ACW terrain pieces and designing 28mm masters, which are then cast and available for sale from Grand Manner. - All original images and text are copyright of A. S. Harwood (Dampfpanzerwagon)

Saturday, 2 June 2012

Stalled Project

These images show one of my many stalled projects.

Originally I had looked a producing a small collection of themed miniatures to support a new project. Details later on.

Image One - A converted and modified Plastic Wolf from Games Workshop. I wanted a 'beast' of a hound and have used both Milliput and Green Stuff to bulk up the model.

Image Two - A much modified Games Workshop Rat Ogre, converted with Milliput and Green Stuff to build a huge mane and model this Lionman. A real brute of a Lion.

Any ideas as to the theme yet?

Image Three - Finally in this set, a Robotman or more particularly, a Tinman with and axe. The model is based on a Superheroes Bot which modified legs and torso. The axe is a GW plastic axe on a scratch-built tree trunk. I have painted it as a much-worn Bot.

Image Four - Shows all three together. As you can see the bulk of the painting is complete as well as being varnished with Ronseal Gloss Varnish, however there is still some detail painting and flocking to be done.

By now you should have identified three of the main characters from a Steampunk or Dark Fairytale Wizard of Oz; Toto, Lionman and Tinman. I had planned on a Dorothy figure to accompany them, but have never finished the set.

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About Me

Born and brought up in Swansea, South Wales, I now live in Droitwich with my wife Sue. My daughter Holly is now working as a teacher in Stourport. My son, Gary lives in Leomington Spa with his Wife Beckie and our two Grandsons Finley and Charlie, but I still think of myself as a 'Jack' (an in-joke known to those of a certain age who count Swansea as their home town). Like my Grandfather, my Father and Uncle, I have made models, painted toy soldiers and wargamed since I was a very young boy and now feel privileged that I have the time to dedicate to my hobby. This Blog is a great way recording how I have developed as a modeller, but it's not ALL about model making. I hope you enjoy it. Tony